Join us for Healthy Summer 2026, filled with ways to get moving and stay healthy – physically, socially, and mentally!
From workouts to movie nights, discussions to battle games, poetry to fire pits, there’s something for everyone.
Most activities are FREE.
All teens welcome. You do NOT need to be an IEProgram student to participate.
Invite your friends, your cousins, your neighbors, and your co-op. Let’s all hang out this summer!
Registration is required for most activities.
More activities will be added throughout the summer. Keep checking the website and weekly emails for updates.
IEProgram-Wide Summer Events
The Princess Bride Movie Night
Pool Party & Park Games
Saturday, July 18
Location: Provo Recreation Center & North Park
Park Games at 7:00 PM - Free
Swimming from 8:30–10:00 PM - $5
Games, swimming, friends, and one of the biggest social events of the summer.
Summer Shakespeare Trip
July 14-16, 2026
Location: Cedar City Shakespeare Festival
Cost: $400/student
Take a trip with your peers to the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City. See live performances of some of the most iconic plays:
- Hamlet
- Frankenstein
- See How They Run
While you're at it, visit a museum, take a hike, swim in a private pool, and play games!
For teens 14+
Mock Trial Camp
August 4–6, 2026
Location: Eagle Mountain, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Daily
Cost: $125/student
Lunch provided each day
Mock Trial Camp is a three-day immersive experience where students learn courtroom procedure, public speaking, argumentation, teamwork, and critical thinking through simulated trials.
Open to:
• Students registered for Debate or Constitution/Moot Court classes
• OR any student entering grades 8–12
Summer Stomp Dance
August 7, 2026
Classic end of summer dance. Casual, high energy, and good vibes for everyone involved. Come bust a move to end the summer!
Location:
Shergill Legacy Hall13751 Wadsworth Park Dr suite 102Draper, UT 84020
For all youth 12+
Free Ongoing Summer Events
Weekly Workouts
Multiple Locations/Times
Join weekly workouts and sports all throughout the Wasatch Front. Start the day off right with fun and friends.
Hiking
Multiple Locations/Times
Morning hikes all across the Wasatch front, from Logan to South Salt Lake Valley.
Movie Nights
Layton
Saturday movie nights throughout the summer. Watch classic films, eat some snacks, and hang out with friends.
Inklings Writer's Group
Multiple Locations/Times
Join the Inklings--a writer's group where you can bring your writing and give/get feedback.
Grassroots Shakespeare
Ogden
Free outdoor Shakespeare performances with the Grassroots company.
This Is the Place
Multiple Days, Salt Lake City
Come explore This is the Place Heritage park with family and friends. Entrance is free, and so are many activities in the park.
Free June Events
Fire, S'mores, & Games
Wednesday, June 10, in North Logan, UT
An evening of great conversations, tasty treats, and classic backyard games.
Philosophy Discussions
Multiple discussion dates, Online
These discussions will explore Aristotle’s Nicomachean and Virtue Ethics. Anyone interested in philosophy is welcome.
24 Hour Short Story Competition
Multiple competition dates, Online
Dedicate 24 hours to bring your great story idea to life. Build skills, have fun, and win prizes in this short competition!
Poetry Superpowers Workshop
June 22-24, 10:00am-12:00pm, in Layton
Come flex your superpowers! Learn about the classic haiku, silly limerick, and contemporary blackout poetry. Write your own and end with a poetry jam!
Hamlet Discussion
June 25, 6:00-10:00pm, in Orem
Madness and Murder. Deception and Decisions. And some of the most famous words in all of Shakespeare … “To be or not to be”
Delve deep into one of the greatest plays ever written.
Adventure Book Club
June 30/July 28 in Utah Valley
Read and discuss two classics, with great outdoor adventures inspired by each of them.
In June, read Sidhartha by Hermann Hesse. In July, read Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemmingway.
Free July Events
Battle Games at the Park
Thursday, July 9, in Orem
An epic night of (padded) sword fighting in the park! Bring your own or borrow one for the fight. No costume necessary.
Water Games & Snowcones
Thursday, July 9, in Logan
Beat the heat with water games and a frozen treat. Stay cool, have fun, and bring a friend!
Gaga Ball & Fire Pit
Saturday, July 11, in Roy
Throw a ball at some friends, win the game, and then settle down at the end of it all around a fire pit to tell stories and watch the sun go down.
Personal Finance & Investing Workshop
July 22-23, 9:00am-12:30am, in Draper
Learn real-world finance skills that will last a lifetime. Create a budget to manage finances, and the basics of investing to set you up for success!
Online Researching Skills Workshop
Thursday, July 23, Online
Don't just Google something--become an internet research expert. Learn how search engines work, how to harness AI, and how to get exactly what you're looking for.
Book Discussion Night
Thursday, July 30, in Orem
Discuss one of the greatest sci-fi novels in written history: Ender's Game. Explore its ethics, themes, and enduring relevance.
Free August Events
Bilbo's Birthday Party
Saturday, August 22, in Eagle Mountain
Wish everyone's favorite hobbit uncle a happy birthday with a night of themed food and fun!